Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Wellcare Health Insurance of Arizona, Inc. (H2491)
H2491Contract
A company of Centene Corporation, sold as Wellcare
11 plans in 2027 (9 in 2026) · 10,135 members in September 2026
Wellcare Health Insurance of Arizona, Inc. is the Centene Corporation company that holds Medicare contract H2491, sold as Wellcare. In 2027 it offers 11 plans (9 in 2026); 1 of its 2026 plans is not offered in 2027. 10,135 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H2491 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcare AssistH2491-010 | HMO-POS | $0 | $5,400 | 48 counties | renews |
| Wellcare SimpleH2491-017 | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,500 | 26 counties | renews |
| Wellcare Louisiana Connections Dual ReserveH2491-025 | HMO-POS D-SNP | $0 | $6,750 | 48 counties | renews |
| Wellcare SimpleH2491-028 | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,500 | 7 counties | renews |
| Wellcare Patriot GivebackH2491-030 | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,900 | 36 counties | renews |
| Wellcare GivebackH2491-031 | HMO-POS | $0 | $9,250 | 36 counties | renews |
| Wellcare SimpleH2491-034 | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,200 | 15 counties | new plan |
| Wellcare Louisiana Connections Dual LibertyH2491-035 | HMO-POS D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 22 counties | takes in other plans |
| Wellcare Louisiana Connections Dual LibertyH2491-036 | HMO-POS D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 26 counties | takes in other plans |
| Wellcare Louisiana Connections Dual AccessH2491-037 | HMO-POS D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 22 counties | takes in other plans |
| Wellcare Louisiana Connections Dual AccessH2491-038 | HMO-POS D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 26 counties | takes in other plans |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026).
Which of its plans end?
| 2026 plan | Members, Sept. 2026 | Counties in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Wellcare SimpleH2491-029 | 1,773 | 15 |
Source: CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026); CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11).
How did CMS rate it for 2026?
The overall rating is 3.5 of 5 (health plan 3.5 of 5, drug plan 3.5 of 5). Of its 41 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Medication Reconciliation Post-Discharge | 1 |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening | 2 |
| Improving or Maintaining Physical Health | 2 |
| Follow-up after Emergency Department Visit for People with Multiple High-Risk Chronic Conditions | 2 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications | 5 |
| Complaints about the Drug Plan | 5 |
| Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability | 5 |
| Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability | 5 |
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).
What else should you check?
- All Wellcare plansEvery contract of the brand
- Star ratings of every contractThe 2026 ratings, and 2027 when CMS publishes them
- Find a plan by its IDFrom the card or a letter